(ˌ)kərˈkyülēˌō noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, grain weevil; probably akin to Latin curvus curved — more at crown
1. capitalized : the type genus of Curculionidae including a number of typical weevils most of which feed in nuts
2. -s : any of various weevils ; especially : one that injures fruit (as the plum curculio)